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21746 Jeffrey
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

21746 Jeffrey

21746 S Jeffrey AveSauk Village, IL 60411
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Meadow Lane Apartments
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Meadow Lane Apartments

2029 Meadow LnSchererville, IN 46375
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409 S Maple St
2 Bedroom Apartments

409 S Maple St

409 S Maple StKouts, IN 46347
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7300 W 128th Pl

Cedar LakeIN46303
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10029 Kennedy Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10029 Kennedy Ave

10029 Kennedy AveHighland, IN 46322
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1905 Austin Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1905 Austin Ave

1905 Austin AveSchererville, IN 46375

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Thayer, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Thayer Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Thayer, IN is a Studio unit found at Crest Apartments in the University Park neighborhood priced from $800. Viewpointe Apartment Homes in the Banta neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $938. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Thayer apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Viewpointe Apartment HomesA-StudioStudio,1BA$938
Madison Cottage of Rensselaer1x11BR,1BA$970
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
2045-2151 Meadow Ln1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Uptown East1X1 S1BR,1BA$1,145
ST JAMES SENIOR APARTMENTS2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,159
Harvest Grove Apartment Homes1BD-Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,163
Crestview Apartments HomesD-1BR1BR,1BA$1,168
1010 W Pine St1B 1B1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thayer, IN and Nearby

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thayer area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath - Renovated Model at Cypress Pointe in the in the Downtown Crown Point neighborhood starting from $2,249. The second greatest value Thayer apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 2100 N Main St starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Downtown Crown Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thayer apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cypress Pointe3 Bedroom, 2 Bath - Renovated3BR,2BA$1.25
2100 N Main St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Meadow Lane Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$1.14
2601 Morningside Drive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.35
ST JAMES SENIOR APARTMENTS2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.25
The Ridge2 Bed 1 Bath 900 - Cottonwood2BR,1BA$1.51
Whitcomb Terrace ApartmentsColonial Invitational2BR,1BA$1.45
Harvest Ridge Apartment Homes2X12BR,1BA$1.50
Harvest Grove Apartment Homes1BD-Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.37
Madison Cottage of Rensselaer1x11BR,1BA$1.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thayer Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Thayer?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Thayer is at Crest Apartments listed at $800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Thayer Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Thayer Apartment is $970 at Madison Cottage of Rensselaer.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Thayer Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Thayer is starting from $1,080 at Birchwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Thayer Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Thayer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Madison Cottage of Rensselaer and starts from $1,367.

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